Tesco has launched a new scheme to help beef and lamb farmers measure soil, water and nature data at scale for the first time. Delivered in partnership with Soil Association Exchange (SAX), the scheme will support 360 beef and lamb farmers from Tesco’s Sustainable Farming Groups to capture soil,... Read more
Farmers who haven’t yet done so are being urged to secure their fertiliser supplies sooner rather than later. Fertiliser manufacturer Yara says it is working hard during the winter months to ensure next spring’s deliveries reach farms on time – from planning vehicle fleets to managing driver rosters. This... Read more
Policy failures ‘undermine UK rape’
Arable 03/12/2025
United Oilseeds has been vocal in highlighting the need to restore UK oilseed rape to sustainable production levels – not only for the benefit of farmers, but for the wider economy, biodiversity, and national food and feed security. Over the past decade, the decline in cultivation of the crop... Read more
Rape seed sales boom as revival continues
Arable 03/12/2025
Sales of oilseed rape seed have increased by 25% following a bumper season for the crop. The rise marks renewed confidence in oilseed rape – on the back of low cabbage stem flea beetle numbers, decent yields for many growers and better prices – particularly in comparison with other... Read more
A new regulatory regime for gene-edited crops heralds a pivotal moment for agricultural innovation – which could benefit growers, say experts. After five years and a change of government, the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act came into force on 13 November – a move research leaders say has far-reaching... Read more
New SFI scheme ‘in first six months of 2026’
News 03/12/2025
A revamped version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive will open for applications within the first six months of 2026, the government has suggested. Defra secretary Emma Reynolds said the government was working hard to revise the scheme, which was closed to applications from farmers after all the budget was... Read more
Youngsters starting their careers in agricultural engineering will be receive a £500 apprenticeship award at this year’s Midlands Machinery Show. The Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award is run by the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society (NNAS). It provides a £500 bursary, in two instalments, to held apprentices aged 17-25... Read more
Chandlers Farm Equipment is gearing up for November’s Midlands Machinery Show by preparing to bring two Agco tractors never seen before at the event. Visitors to the Chandlers stand can get into the Valtra S Series – the most powerful tractor in the Valtra line-up – and the Fendt... Read more
A packed schedule of live machinery demonstrations will run alongside exhibitor halls at the new-look Midlands Machinery Show this month. Representing a cross-section of exhibits, driving experiences and business-focused talks and demonstrations, the annual regional event takes place on 19 November at the Newark Showground. Now in their eleventh... Read more
Harvester set to transform broccoli sector
News 14/11/2025
An automated broccoli harvester aims to unlock new value from the crop by harvesting much of the stalk not just the floret. Usually left as waste in the field, the stalks are separated after harvest and transformed into hypoallergenic, plant-based protein and fibre ingredients – generating extra revenue and... Read more